Boiler Service

Although boiler servicing is often seen as an 'unnecessary expense', having your gas & oil boiler serviced regularly is important for three key reasons: Safety, reliability & efficiency. It is always advisable to check that you engineer is either registered with Gas Safe or OFTEC (oil).

Annual Boiler Service

Getting your boiler serviced regularly will ensure it’s running efficiently and also help to keep it running safely.

Small problems can become big ones if left unattended. By ensuring your boiler is running properly, you can save money on future repairs. Your engineer can detect and fix any minor problems to help avoid future malfunctions and costly repairs.

Servicing is, of course, another home expense. But it could save you money too. During your service, your engineer will carry out a host of checks to make sure your boiler is working efficiently. This will, in turn, save you money over time, as a more efficient boiler costs less to run.

01 Visual inspection

The engineer will visually inspect the boiler, clean and adjust components as necessary, look for any signs of damage, and identify any signs of distress that are immediately visible.

02 Operation and control

Your boiler has a number of controls and safety devices that will be tested for correct operation. An engineer will check that all of the boiler functions are working correctly, should they be required.

03 Flue and combustion releases

The engineer will check the construction, termination and route of the flue (pipe from your boiler to the outside of your house). They will make sure there are no obstructions in the flue terminals and that the flue is safely fitted.

04 Clean the main boiler components

During a boiler service, the engineer will remove, inspect and clean the main components in the boiler to ensure they are fit for purpose and have no noticeable defects. This will include the main burner, heat exchanger, flue ways, and ignition pins.

05 Checks, checks, checks

There are lots of tests to tick off during a boiler service checklist inspection. These include:

• Flame sense device and whether it operates correctly
• Pilot burner and any cables and probes
• High-limit thermostat 
• Boiler operation
• Provision of adequate ventilation
• Flue effectiveness
• Heating controls
• Electrical wiring connections
• Location of the boiler and nearby combustible materials
• Gas and pressure flow 
• Safety devices
• Seals

06 Conduct a

record

The engineer will undertake a series of tests and checks, making a record of each – this will include a record of the boiler pressure or heat input. As the homeowner, you’ll then be able to keep this information for future inspections or when problems arise.

Phil did a great job. I was very happy with the work and the price. He was friendly and reliable. Will definitely be booking work with him again and will happily recommend him to friends and family.

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Phil was punctual, polite, knowledgable and very tidy. We’re very happy with the service he provided, and he’s now going to be our go-to plumber/heating engineer. In fact we’ve already lined up some more work for him.

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It was a pleasure having Phil (Hillside Heating) replacing our central heating boiler. He was easy to talk to and very responsive to our needs. He arrived on time and worked hard, completing it within the day.

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Phil was very efficient and professional. There were a couple of unexpected problems which he solved and left the workplace very clean and tidy.

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